Billy the Kid #40

A tense standoff jumps right off this 1963 Charlton cover, where a steely-eyed Billy the Kid stands gun in hand against a weathered wooden wall, declaring "I've been paid $1,000 to get you!" — putting the stakes front and center. The cover teaser promises Billy has never used his gun outside the law, making this "Contract to Kill!" story feel like a genuine moral crossroads for the character. Cover art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia gives the scene a sharp, dramatic energy that captures Charlton's Western storytelling at a solid twelve cents a thrill.